135 Vortex Gas Piston

Regardless of whether you are using it for pest control, small game or target shooting the Model 135 Vortex QE is a great choice. This single shot, breaking barrel packs a powerful punch, but still minimizes downrange noise with the QuietEnergy Sound Moderator.

It features a fully adjustable walnut stock, a 2-stage adjustable trigger, a shock absorber system to minimize vibration and a precision rifled steel barrel. Also included is a fully adjustable open sight as well as a variable magnification scope mounted on a shock absorbing rail.

Specs:

There are several wow factors included in this attractive, well crafted unit. Its adjustable walnut stock, noise dampening system and high velocity in the low caliber option are impressive. Its noise dampening system is second to none as is the shock absorption system which helps to eliminate vibration when you take your shot.

The great features on this unit are found mostly in the lower caliber option rather than the higher caliber one which is a little too slow. Additionally, it makes little since to add a scope with a magnification higher than 4 to this unit which has a range of under 100 yards. Without the expensive scope attached to this unit, the value and price would be a closer match.

PROS

Quality craftsmanship is quite obvious

Accuracy and noise reduction

Decent speed

Moderately priced

1 year warranty

CONS

Limited velocity and range is available in the higher calibers

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The higher end magnification is not necessary given the range

95 Combo Vortex Gas Spring

This walnut stock Hatsan 95 is not only durable and attractive, but it packs a pretty good punch as well. Utilizing Vortex Gas Spring technology to send its projectiles downrange, this single-shot, breaking barrel mode features a rifled steel barrel, a 2-stage, adjustable trigger as well as a rubber recoil pad.

Its Quiet Energy (QE) system is also installed on this model to reduce noise and it is fitted with both a fully adjustable open sight and a variable magnification scope.

Specs:

The craftsmanship and beauty of this walnut stock draws your eyes to it immediately. The variations of available calibers are certainly a plus for those who love the look, but require a specific caliber.

This is well suited for small game hunting and pest control, but may not be adequate for higher end competition shooting. It is moderately priced to fit most budgets, but is a little slow in the higher caliber models. The variable magnification scope is really not necessary either.

PROS

Quality design and durability

PCP allows for semi-auto firing

Decent velocity in all calibers

Noise and vibration reduction systems

Fully adjustable open sights

CONS

Those who desire to use a scope with this rifle will have to purchase it separately and add it

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The price on this rifle will bring you close to a heart attack

AT44-10 QE

Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) cylinders are utilized in the power plant of the AT44-10 QE (Quiet Energy). The PCP and multiple round magazine of this gun allow it to be semi-automatic. This features an ambidextrous, all-weather synthetic stock with a textured grip, a rifled steel barrel, a 2-stage, adjustable trigger and a recoil pad.

It utilizes the quiet energy system to reduce downrange noise and has anti-vibration control for shooting precision. This model includes fully adjustable open sights, but also includes Weaver and Picatinny rails for scope and accessory mounting.

Specs:

There is plenty of design quality built into this product. It is certainly a versatile and durable unit which can be used in the field, on the range or around the house. Being PCP charged allows it to be fired as a repeater, which is appealing to many and its noise and vibration reduction systems certainly help with accuracy and discrete usage.

The fully adjustable open sights are certainly adequate for its range and use, but those who insist on a scope might not be happy that they will have to purchase and mount one separately, especially after they get a gander at the price of this unit.

Mod 125 Vortex Sniper

This Mod 125 Vortex Sniper has features which attract the attention of nearly every air gun enthusiast.

To begin with, the durability and accuracy provided by the Vortex Piston power plant is certainly a draw to those who wish to reduce vibration and spring wear, and this is very quiet due to its sound moderator.

It features a rifled steel barrel, an all-weather, ambidextrous, synthetic stock with an adjustable cheek piece, and both open sights and a variable magnification scope.

Specs:

• Caliber: 0.25• Speed: 1000 fps• Sight: 3-9×32 variable scope

This is also an attractive, well-built product. It has all of the right features to make it a top performer as a small game hunting unit.

It is accurate and quiet and packs decent velocity and punch considering that it is higher caliber.

The biggest issues with this model are its limited usage, its completely unnecessary 3-9×32 variable scope and a price that might give you heartburn.

PROS

Quality design and materials in an all-weather, ambidextrous, synthetic stock

Has shock absorption system to reduce vibration

Is useful for hunting small game

CONS

Features and benefits don’t quite add up to its price

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Given that this rifle’s range is well under 100 yards, a high magnification scope is unnecessary and only adds to the cost

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Older generation gas piston technology

125TH Combo Camo Stock

Decked out in camo paint, Hatsan 125TH gas spring-piston comes in a caliber that is perfectly suited for hunting small game where camo paint is necessary.

This is a breakbarrel, single-shot unit with a rifled steel barrel. It features a 2-stage adjustable trigger, has an all-weather, thumb-hole, synthetic stock with twin raised cheek pieces for either left or right handed shooters.

It utilizes a shock absorber system to reduce vibration when cocking or shooting and comes with both a fully adjustable open sight and a variable magnification scope.

Specs:

• Caliber: 0.25• Speed: 750 fps• Sight: 3-9×32 variable scope

This is the older brother to the model reviewed above. It is a decent unit in a lot of ways, but it just doesn’t quite have the gusto of the newer generation Vortex gas piston system.

There are a lot of quality features included in this model, but they just don’t add up to the price at which it is being offered.

Conclusion

Best Hatsan Air Rifle for the Money

135 Vortex Gas Piston

Making use of a Hatsan airgun in order to be a little more discrete about tending to pests and varmints around the house or for bagging small game is a viable option to consider. Among the top that we reviewed, the Model 135 Vortex Gas Piston Quiet Energy is the one which gives you the better value for your money.

The Model 135 Gas Vortex Piston Quiet Energy utilizes the newer technology of the Vortex gas piston for its power plant. It is quiet, had reduced vibration for both cocking and firing and carries pretty solid velocity and punch in its 0.177 caliber option.

Its 0.30 caliber option is a little bit slow and is not as highly recommended as the lower caliber option. You are going to pay a little bit more for this product than others on the market, but the craftsmanship and quality are at a level which match the price.

Choosing the right one to fit your needs is subjective and dependent upon how you use it, what features you prefer and your budget. Our recommendation might not fit your preferences, but you can be more discrete and/or step into the challenge of hunting small game with a Hatsan air gun.

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